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Roselle Park

New Jersey · 15,603 residents (2025 est.) · 1.225 sq mi
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Roselle Park is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $109,679. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $443,200. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.8
US median: 38.9
Average education
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 54%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14,093
+6%since 2000
from 13,281 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
11,504 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 10,842 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.8
+8%since 2000
from 36.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:15,603 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
13K13K13K14K14K1990201020202024Roselle Park
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$109,679
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,717 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$51,791
+115%since 2000
from $24,101 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
65.3%
+26.5 ptssince 2009
from 38.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.392
+1%since 2010
from 0.389 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance11.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical11.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Information10.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services7.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$443,200
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $158,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,663
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $785 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
59.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 58.8% in 2000
40.9% rent
Vacancy rate
2.1%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
30.7%
−12.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.3%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.0
+37%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
56
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic70.8%(9,397)
Black2.2%(298)
Hispanic / Latino16.3%(2,170)
Asian9%(1,199)
Other0%
Diversity Score55.8%(7,405)
2024
White, non-Hispanic40.3%(5,673)
Black9.6%(1,352)
Hispanic / Latino32.2%(4,540)
Asian14%(1,971)
Other4%(557)
Diversity Score88%(12,399)
Diversity Score
88
+58%since 2000
from 56 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.5%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 25.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.1%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 82.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
16.0%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.8 min
+38%since 2000
from 18.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.2%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 67.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.6%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
5.9%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.7%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.3%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.5%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
−6.4 ptssince 2011
from 11.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
77.9%
+6.8 ptssince 2011
from 71.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.6%
−25.9 ptssince 2009
from 63.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
51.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
36.7%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 29.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.4%
−47.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2012
from 7.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.2%
−75.4 ptssince 2013
from 84.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.1%
+11.5 ptssince 2017
from 83.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
49.1%
−6.0 ptssince 2016
from 55.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
24.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2016
from 25.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Roselle Park, New Jersey?

Roselle Park, New Jersey has about 14,093 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Roselle Park, New Jersey?

The typical household in Roselle Park, New Jersey earns about $109,679 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Roselle Park, New Jersey expensive?

In Roselle Park, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $443,200, and the typical rent is about $1,663 a month.

How educated are people in Roselle Park, New Jersey?

About 38.5% of adults age 25 and over in Roselle Park, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Roselle Park, New Jersey?

About 6.6% of people in Roselle Park, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Roselle Park, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Roselle Park, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,288 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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